Melissa Hull lost her precious 4 year old son to an accidental drowning which left her overwhelmed with grief, loss, and guilt. Follow her inspirational journey of healing and creating a life she is proud of. Melissa is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, heart-centered life coach and the creator of “the Art of Healing” online programs. You can reach Melissa at her website https://melissahull.com

Some of the highlights Melissa shares:

• Her harrowing story of losing her son Drew to an accidental drowning
• Dealing with extreme pain, grief and guilt
• Double tragedy - how losing a child can lead to a failed marriage
• Loneliness and grief beyond imagination
• Overcoming thoughts such as, "I'm not a good mother," "I failed as a mother," "I'm not good enough," and "I deserved this."
• "I need to leave this life so I can be with my son"
• Receiving vital support from strangers and a letter marked "to the mother of Drew"
• You might be tempted to beat yourself up, but focus on the love
• Learning to be compassionate to yourself
• Learning how to forgive yourself
• From this point on you have to choose to be either bitter or better
• If she can do it, so can I - the power of supportive community
• Finding the next right step
• How cracks in a relationship amplify during stress
• If I couldn't change the situation at least I could make a difference for someone else
• Creating meaning and purpose again - my son is more than just a loss
• Giving yourself permission to experience joy and fulfillment again
• How gratitude elevates emotions
• How to support a grieving parent - what to say and what not to say
• Just be with them - you don't have to say anything
• I'm not just surviving, I'm thriving and creating a life I'm proud of
• You are worthy and capable of creating a life of joy, meaning, and purpose
• We can all be a lighthouse for others
• Creating a community of support for other parents who have suffered loss
• Free yourself from fear and unapologetically shape your life story
• And more

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